Originally published by migraineheadacheawarenessmonth.org Today is the first day of National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. We are kicking off MHAM by recognizing Headache at Work Day to raise awareness for the need for employer accommodations for people living with headache diseases. The impact of…
QUESTION: I was just diagnosed with migraine equivalent and was wondering if I could get some information about it. There is not much online and I would appreciate some insight. ANSWER: Migraine equivalents is a broad statement, that includes a number of different presentations. Migraines…
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Lindsay Weitzel gets the patient perspective from The Migraine Diva, Jaime Sanders. They discuss coping with the depression and anxiety that can so often accompany chronic migraine.
Q. I have been following the Headache Predictor on AccuWeather and find that many times it is consistent with my migraine attacks. I manage a detailed diary of potential triggers, including barometric pressure, but I am unable to identify weather-related triggers. Can you inform me…
How has the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic impacted people with headache and migraine disorders? A new report from TheraSpecs® Company suggests that the changes and disruptions to daily life brought on by COVID-19 have not been particularly kind to those with neurological conditions. In fact, symptoms…
Are you quarantined at home with your school-age children? Here are some helpful suggestions for best dealing with parenting while living with migraine disease or headache disorders. Raising a child is a beautiful yet challenging experience. Now, imagine adding a chronic, throbbing headache to the…
Children with migraine are more likely to have had colic during infancy than their peers who do not experience the painful headache disorder, according to a new European study. This finding adds to research indicating that mothers with migraine are more likely to have babies…
Are you experiencing and interruption in your Botox treatment due to COVID-19 restrictions? Are you wondering what to do if you do not have access to trigger point injections or an infusion center in case your intense migraine lasts 3 days or more? What if…
Sleep is a fickle factor when it comes to headaches. While too much or too little sleep can often spark a migraine, napping can sometimes relieve unbearable head pain. How should you manage your sleep patterns in order to control your headaches? Here are some…
The first step in the nutritional management of diet-triggered headaches is eating a well-balanced diet. It is especially important to eat three meals a day with a snack at night or 6 small meals spread through out the day. You should include a good protein…
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